Redshirt Senior Linebacker Payton Wilson is primed for a huge year. Last season, he ranked 3rd on the team in tackles (82) and tackles for loss (12.5). He also had 4.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 pass breakups. He did this coming off an injury he suffered in 2021 that caused him to miss the final 10 games.
He enters this season with Preseason 1st Team All-ACC honors. Don’t forget, in 2020 Wilson earned 1st team All-ACC honors from the AP and the official league team. He led the ACC in tackles, averaging 10.8 tackles per game. He ranked 4th in the FBS in total tackles.